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Partnership between National Dairy Council, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and Feeding America improves domestic hunger with $100,000 grant program ROSEMONT, Ill., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Food security - specifically, domestic hunger - is a major issue affecting one in six Americans today, including more than one in five children. National Dairy Council, Feeding America and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics formed the Future of Food Partnership in June 2012 to help...
DON'T RELY ON COLOR OR TEXTURE ALONE - FOOD THERMOMETER IS KEY TO AVOID FOOD POISONING CHICAGO, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Ready to fire up the grill for a cookout with family and friends? As part of their award-winning Home Food Safety program, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and ConAgra Foods encourage all grill masters to equip themselves for the job with a food thermometer--the only way to determine if foods are fully cooked and safe to eat--and with tips from...
ST. LOUIS, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- All the Registered Dietitians in the U.S. that work fulltime in pro or college athletic programs ("Sports RDs") would fit comfortably in one Boeing 727. And most of them will be landing in St. Louis May 20(th) for the 5(th) annual conference of the Collegiate & Professional Sports Dietitians Association (CPSDA) at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel. Demand for Sports RDs has been steadily rising in recent years as college Athletic...
Jean LaMantia, Registered Dietitian, Cancer Survivor and Author of The Essential Cancer Treatment Nutrition Guide and Cookbook put a well-coordinated plan into action that is getting a much-needed resource into the hands of cancer patients. Toronto, ON (PRWEB) May 17, 2013 “It’s not too late to take part in this unique opportunity to pay it forward” LaMantia reports. The coordinated nation-wide effort allows donors to “commit a random act of kindness” by purchasing a book,...
Jean LaMantia, Registered Dietitian, Cancer Survivor and Author of The Essential Cancer Treatment Nutrition Guide and Cookbook is pleased to introduce an Opportunity to Make a Difference in the Life a Cancer Patient Today. Toronto, ON (PRWEB) May 14, 2013 Cancer patients and nutrition professionals have been enthusiastic in their praise of The Essential Cancer Treatment Nutrition Guide and Cookbook, which is bringing comfort to many. Designed with the nutritional needs of the cancer...
With healthcare costs rising, employers need innovative ways to improve employee health and happiness. Enthrive's new program can help boost productivity and health; and reduce costs and absenteeism. New York, NY & Toronto, ON (PRWEB) May 14, 2013 Health services technology company Enthrive Inc. officially launched its remote health coaching wellness solution for North American employers to make available to their employees. Enthrive for Employers is a turnkey program that...
Nathalie Chevreau shares her eating tips for women over 50 in a new blog post on Tatalou.com. Salt Lake City, Utah (PRWEB) May 13, 2013 Registered Dietitian and Founder of Tatalou Science Nathalie Chevreau, PhD, R.D., published an article today on Tatalou.com outlining nutrition tips for boomer- and senior-aged women. The article, titled “7 Healthy Eating Tips for Women Over 50,” offers advice for specific scenarios, including work and parties, as well as general advice. She also...
CHICAGO, May 10, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Busy work and family schedules can often lead to women putting their own health on the back burner. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages women of all ages to make time for regular preventive screenings, as well as eating right and getting regular physical activity. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130510/DC11878) This year, Mother's Day kicks off the 14th annual National Women's Health Week (May 12 - 18),...
CHICAGO, May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Celiac disease is estimated to affect one out of 141 of Americans, or just under 1 percent of the population. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages Americans to learn about celiac disease - it can affect your health or someone you love. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130507/DC08980) What is celiac disease? It is a hereditary, autoimmune disease caused by intolerance to the food protein, gluten - which is found in...
MyNetDiary’s top-rated diet service and mobile apps are the new platform between health professionals and their clients Cherry Hill, New Jersey (PRWEB) May 06, 2013 MyNetDiary, a comprehensive digital food diary, announced it has become the dynamic platform for bringing dietitians, nutritionists, and personal trainers closer to their clients through its calorie tracker service and mobile apps. Health professionals can now securely access a client’s food diary online, provide feedback...
